Scholarships

Native Hawaiian Scholarship ʻAha 2018-2019

The highly popular Native Hawaiian Scholarship ʻAha (Fairs) connect Native Hawaiian students with financial aid to help them pay for college and technical programs. This presentation is for high school students, parents, teachers, adult students, enrolled college students, counselors, and anyone interested in finding out more about sources of financial aid available for Native Hawaiians including eligibility criteria and qualification requirements. Meet with scholarship providers from: Kamehameha Schools, Pauahi Foundation, Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship, and Alu Like.

The Native Hawaiian Scholarship ʻAha series is presented by the Native Hawaiian Education Association and co-sponsored by the University of Hawaiʻi, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Kamehameha Schools, Pacific Financial Aid Association, UH Maui College Educational Opportunity Center, and the Native Hawaiian Education Association.

He Ipu Kāʻeo

He Ipu Ka‘eo was created to direct you to valuable resources available to Native Hawaiian students seeking post-secondary education; both college and career training programs. See below for information on scholarships, financial aid resources, and student support services.

Blossom Kalama Evans Memorial Scholarship Fund

For college juniors, seniors or graduate students of Hawaiian ancestry.

Elena Albano “Makaʻalohilohi” Scholarship Fund

For Maui County residents in recovery from a mental health, behavioral or psychological disability, who are pursuing a traditional or vocational education program.

Ida M. Pope Memorial Scholarship

For women of Hawaiian ancestry pursuing a major in one of the following fields: health, science or education (includes counseling & social work).

Jean Ileialoha Beniamina Scholarship for Ni‘ihau Students Fund

For students who are residents of Kaua‘i or Ni‘ihau Island. Preference given to current Ni‘ihau residents or Kaua‘i residents who are one or two generations removed from Ni‘ihau Island and to students who are proficient or fluent in the Hawaiian language.

Ka‘ehu Scholarship Fund

For students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree with a preference for women of Hawaiian ancestry that identify as LGBT (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and/or transgender) and have participated in community service, club and/or high school athletics.

Rosemary & Nellie Ebrie Fund

For Native Hawaiian students that were born and currently reside on the island of Hawai‘i.

Hoʻoulu Scholarship Fund

For Pacific Islander students, including Hawaiians, who have completed at least one year of college, “stopped out” for at least one year, and are now returning to actively pursue a college degree.

Prince Kūhiō Hawaiian Civic Club

Application available at www.pkhcc.com. Preference given to Hawaiian students that have done community service or volunteer work, as well as students in pursuit of degrees in Hawaiian language, studies and culture, Journalism or Education. Contact: Cyr Pakele, cypakele@ksbe.edu or (808) 842-8934. Email applications will not be accepted.

Mākaha Hawaiian Civic Club

Preference given to Hawaiian students interested in completing a vocational training program.
Contact: kaluhiokalanik@aol.com for an application.

Gates Millennium Scholarship Program

Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program

University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Kuaʻana Tuition Waivers

Kuaʻana Tuition Waivers support students attending the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa campus.
(808) 956-5945 or (808) 956-2644, www.hawaii.edu/kuaana/

Honolulu Community College Hawaiian Tuition Waiver

The Hawaiian Tuition Waiver supports Native Hawaiian students accepted into a degree seeking program at Honolulu Community College, who demonstrate financial need and are enrolled at least half time (6 or more credits). http://www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/node/80

Asian Pacific Islander Scholarship Fund

Second Century Scholarship

To be eligible, Native Hawaiian students in the UH system that demonstrate financial need should apply for financial aid through their campus financial aid offices. Contact the UH financial aid office on your home campus for more information.

University of Hawaiʻi Financial Aid Offices

There are several types of financial aid, including grants and scholarships, work study and loans. Financial aid awards may include a combination of these types of aid. Currently enrolled and newly admitted college students may apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. If you are a student in the University of Hawai‘i system, contact your home campus to learn more about financial aid available to you.

Support Services for Native Hawaiian Students

College campuses provide support services designed to help students succeed. Here are just a few of the programs available at University of Hawai‘i campuses that are tailored specifically to assist Native Hawaiian students.

Kua‘ana Native Hawaiian Student Development Services

KNHSDS sponsors an annual financial aid fair and a comprehensive community service program designed especially for Native Hawaiian students to interact with programs, projects and issues in the Hawaiian community. Kua‘ana also provides peer support, access to scholarship opportunities, and support for all Native Hawaiian students in STEM-related programs. Call (808) 956-2644 or visit www.hawaii.edu/kuaana/ for more information.

University of Hawaiʻi West Oʻahu: Kealaikahiki

Kealaikahiki Native Hawaiian Program promotes student success while being responsive to the indigenous culture of Hawaiʻi. Services and events include tutoring (Hawaiian language, Hawaiian Studies, Writing, Math and Sciences); peer mentoring and support; guest speakers, seminars and workshops featuring prominent Native Hawaiian practitioners/specialists; and community service projects. Laptop lending and reference collection available for student use. Call (808) 689-2684 or visit http://uhwo.hawaii.edu/kealaikahiki for more information.

University of Hawai‘i at Hilo

Kīpuka Native Hawaiian Student Center: provides academic advising, tutoring, peer mentoring, assistance with financial aid, especially scholarships giving preference to Hawaiians, and career planning and preparation including placement with mentors and internships on and off campus. Call (808) 933-0897 or visit http://kipuka.uhh.hawaii.edu/ for more information.

Maui College

Kaiao Student Success Center: provides students with guidance and support in helping them to achieve their educational goals through cultural enrichment activities that include field trips, hands-on cultural experiences, and networking with other Hawaiian students. Kaiao offers tutoring and counseling services, and a computer lab for student use. Call (808) 984-3405 or visit http://maui.hawaii.edu/kaiao for more information.

Honolulu Community College

The Hulili Ke Kukui Hawaiian Center is committed to actively preserve and perpetuate Hawaiian culture and values. The Native Hawaiian Center offers academic advising, career development, four year transfer assistance, and tutoring. Call (808) 847-9805 or visit https://www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/hawaiian for more information.

Po‘i Nā Nalu provides Native Hawaiian students in career and technical education programs with support services to successfully navigate through higher education and beyond. Call (808) 845-9176 or visit http://www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/nalu for more information.

Kapi‘olani Community College

The Kapoʻoloku Program for Native Hawaiian Student Success exists to ensure that Kapi’olani Community College (KCC) programs and services are equitable for student of Hawaiian ancestry. The program provides a solid foundation for students by reinforcing the importance education by promoting personal growth and development within the social, community and cultural contexts of Hawai’i’s history. Program services are provided at the Manele lab including peer tutoring, academic advising, computer access, and assistance with financial aid and scholarship applications. Call (808) 734-9714, email kapnhss@hawaii.edu or visit http://www.kapiolani.hawaii.edu/campus-life/student-services/kapooloku-program/ for more information.

The Hoʻoulu Program provides career development and technical building skills for Native Hawaiians enrolled in Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs. Contact (808) 455-0225 or (808) 455-0474, email hoouluproject@gmail.com, or visit http://www.leeward.hawaii.edu/hooulu for more information.